Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Lab Service Coordinator, this position support implementation quality management system and performs laboratory activities on wastewater, surface water, industrial effluent, and groundwater.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a lead for laboratory sampling and testing program to ensure projects are completed in set deadline.
• Performs inspection, internal audit, method validation, cause investigation, and helps support the implementation of corrective actions in the lab.
• Performs analyses of surface water, groundwater, storm sewer, wastewater, industrial effluent, leachate, sludge and biosolids etc.
• Prepares laboratory solutions such as reagents, media, and standards.
• Prepares summaries of data for reports including laboratory non-conformity reports and SOP.
• Performs field tests and environmental sampling for water, wastewater, air, and soil.
• Performs laboratory staff training, data review, equipment troubleshooting etc.
• Prepares materials and equipment for analyses, including routine maintenance.
• Monitors supplies (chemicals, standards, equipment, general lab supplies) for quantity and suitability, orders and receives new inventory following established procurement policies.
• Cleans laboratory work areas, including labelling, storing, glassware replacement.
• Assists with directing laboratory staff, as required.
• Supports activities of the laboratory within Saskatoon Water’s Safety Management System.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from a recognized two-year, post-secondary program in Water Resources Engineering Technology, Chemical Technology or Biological Sciences Technology
  OR
  Be a constituent member of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists in the bioscience, chemical or water resources engineering technology field. 
• 3 Years experience in Saskatoon Water’s Environmental Laboratory and possession of proficiency on all laboratory methodologies.
• Completion of Supervisor 101 or equivalent City of Saskatoon supervisory training program.
• Possession of ‘Understanding of ISO/IECO 17025’ and ‘Internal Auditor’ or ‘Non-Conformance’ certificates.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, recognized first aid certificate.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
  
  

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Proficient in water quality tests such as chloride, hardness, pH, alkalinity, TSS, BOD, chloride, total phosphorous, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, oil & grease, colilert, enterolert etc.
• Proficient in sampling and sub-sampling methodologies to collect surface water, groundwater, storm sewer, wastewater, industrial effluent, leachate, sludge and biosolids samples.
• Knowledge of laboratory accreditation and ability to follow operating laboratory procedures to maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Demonstrated competency in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Experienced in troubleshooting laboratory equipment such as Spectrophotometer, Flow Injection Analyzer, Discrete Analyzer, Ultrapure Water System, Benchtop units, Field meter, Auto-Sampler, Autoclave, Oven etc.
• Ability to carry out duties with minimal supervision. Completes work on time and consistent with established standards.
• Problem solving skills and provide attention to details.
• Ability to provide support and direction to laboratory staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Skill in the operation of a computer to summarize data.

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